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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.33 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.33 and 195.30 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.33 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.33 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.33 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 97,323.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,323.85/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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