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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 496.89 and 114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 496.89 and 114.83 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 496.89 = 114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/496.89 = 114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 496.89 × 114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 57,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057.88/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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