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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 500.01 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 500.01 and 205.54 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 500.01 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/500.01 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 500.01 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 102,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,772.06/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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