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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 498.78 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 498.78 and 202.49 is: 303.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 498.78 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/498.78 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 498.78 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 100,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,995.47/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.95

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