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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.60 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.60 and 195.51 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.60 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.60 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.60 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 97,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481.29/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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