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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.36, 497.21 and 114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.36, 497.21 and 114.95 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.36 : 497.21 = 114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.36/497.21 = 114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.36x = 497.21 × 114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.36x = 57,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,154.96/331.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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