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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 499.01 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 499.01 and 186.34 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 499.01 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/499.01 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 499.01 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 92,985.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,985.52/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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