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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 499.10 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 499.10 and 145.22 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 499.10 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/499.10 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 499.10 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 72,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,476.81/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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