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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 498.69 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 498.69 and 202.41 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 498.69 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/498.69 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 498.69 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 100,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,939.84/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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