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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 498.57 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 498.57 and 137.22 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 498.57 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/498.57 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 498.57 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 68,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,413.78/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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