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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.78 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.78 and 195.36 is: 293.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.78 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.78 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.78 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 97,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,441.66/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.15

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