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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 498.30 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 498.30 and 195.72 is: 293.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 498.30 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/498.30 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 498.30 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 97,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,525.77/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.26

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