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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.38 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.38 and 114.58 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.38 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.38 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.38 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 56,875.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,875.22/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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