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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 498.05 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 498.05 and 202.36 is: 303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 498.05 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/498.05 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 498.05 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 100,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,787.08/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.18

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