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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.22 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.22 and 193.47 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.22 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.22 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.22 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 96,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,390.62/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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