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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 497.70 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 497.70 and 202.41 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 497.70 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/497.70 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 497.70 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 100,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,739.46/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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