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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 499.10 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 499.10 and 205.32 is: 307.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 499.10 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/499.10 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 499.10 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 102,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,475.21/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.96

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