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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 497.56 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 497.56 and 202.32 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 497.56 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/497.56 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 497.56 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 100,666.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,666.34/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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