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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 498.64 and 203.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 498.64 and 203.03 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 498.64 = 203.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/498.64 = 203.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 498.64 × 203.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 101,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,238.88/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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