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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 496.78 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 496.78 and 114.76 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 496.78 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/496.78 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 496.78 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 57,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,010.47/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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