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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.36, 498.57 and 202.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.36, 498.57 and 202.46 is: 303.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.36 : 498.57 = 202.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.36/498.57 = 202.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.36x = 498.57 × 202.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.36x = 100,937.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,937.99/332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.71

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