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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 497.88 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 497.88 and 195.48 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 497.88 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/497.88 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 497.88 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 97,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,325.58/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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