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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 496.68 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 496.68 and 114.76 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 496.68 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/496.68 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 496.68 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 56,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,999.00/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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