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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.82, 499.98 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.82, 499.98 and 203.16 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.82 : 499.98 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.82/499.98 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.82x = 499.98 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.82x = 101,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,575.94/332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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