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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.28, 496.86 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.28, 496.86 and 114.86 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.28 : 496.86 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.28/496.86 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.28x = 496.86 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.28x = 57,066.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,066.86/331.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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