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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 497.82 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 497.82 and 187.58 is: 281.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 497.82 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/497.82 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 497.82 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 93,381.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,381.08/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.01

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