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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.30 and 202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.30 and 202.52 is: 303.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.30 = 202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.30 = 202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.30 × 202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 100,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,915.72/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.74

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