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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 498.61 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 498.61 and 196.03 is: 293.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 498.61 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/498.61 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 498.61 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 97,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,742.52/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.57

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