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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.42 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.42 and 137.36 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.42 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.42 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.42 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 68,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,464.22/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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