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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.74, 498.15 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.74, 498.15 and 278.02 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.74 : 498.15 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.74/498.15 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.74x = 498.15 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.74x = 138,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,495.66/332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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