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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 498.29 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 498.29 and 175.95 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 498.29 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/498.29 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 498.29 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 87,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,673.25/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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