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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.47, 498.05 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.47, 498.05 and 193.30 is: 289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.47 : 498.05 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.47/498.05 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.47x = 498.05 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.47x = 96,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,273.07/332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.57

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