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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.38, 497.12 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.38, 497.12 and 114.91 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 497.12 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/497.12 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 497.12 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 57,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,124.06/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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