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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.31, 496.98 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.31, 496.98 and 114.91 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.31 : 496.98 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.31/496.98 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.31x = 496.98 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.31x = 57,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,106.73/331.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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