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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.13 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.13 and 202.29 is: 303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.13 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.13 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.13 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 100,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,766.72/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.28

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