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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.62 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.62 and 195.64 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.62 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.62 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.62 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 97,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,550.02/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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