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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 498.42 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 498.42 and 186.30 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 498.42 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/498.42 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 498.42 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 92,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,855.65/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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