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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 498.80 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 498.80 and 255.05 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 498.80 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/498.80 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 498.80 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 127,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,216.45/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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