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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 498.21 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 498.21 and 202.84 is: 303.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 498.21 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/498.21 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 498.21 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 101,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,056.92/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.56

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