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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 499.29 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 499.29 and 98.56 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 499.29 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/499.29 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 499.29 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 49,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,210.02/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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