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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.58 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.58 and 202.44 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.58 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.58 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.58 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 100,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,932.54/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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