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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 498.70 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 498.70 and 195.52 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 498.70 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/498.70 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 498.70 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 97,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,505.82/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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