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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 498.30 and 204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 498.30 and 204.20 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 498.30 = 204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/498.30 = 204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 498.30 × 204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 101,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,752.86/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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