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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 498.54 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 498.54 and 245.32 is: 367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 498.54 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/498.54 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 498.54 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 122,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,300.61/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.63

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