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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.24, 496.77 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.24, 496.77 and 114.88 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.24 : 496.77 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.24/496.77 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.24x = 496.77 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.24x = 57,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068.94/331.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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