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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 498.28 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 498.28 and 195.36 is: 292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 498.28 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/498.28 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 498.28 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 97,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,340.51/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.63

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