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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 499.50 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 499.50 and 195.48 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 499.50 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/499.50 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 499.50 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 97,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,642.26/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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