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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 498.24 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 498.24 and 195.68 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 498.24 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/498.24 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 498.24 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 97,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,493.11/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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