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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.97, 499.80 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.97, 499.80 and 203.12 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.97 : 499.80 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.97/499.80 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.97x = 499.80 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.97x = 101,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,516.88/332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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