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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.42 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.42 and 188.04 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.42 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.42 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.42 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 93,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,722.90/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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