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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 496.96 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 496.96 and 114.86 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 496.96 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/496.96 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 496.96 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 57,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,080.83/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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