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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.72, 498.99 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.72, 498.99 and 199.06 is: 298.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.72 : 498.99 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.72/498.99 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.72x = 498.99 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.72x = 99,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,330.20/332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.54

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