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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 498.61 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 498.61 and 137.44 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 498.61 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/498.61 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 498.61 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 68,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,528.96/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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