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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 497.40 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 497.40 and 177.84 is: 266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 497.40 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/497.40 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 497.40 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 88,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,457.62/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.21

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