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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.41, 497 and 114.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.41, 497 and 114.94 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.41 : 497 = 114.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.41/497 = 114.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.41x = 497 × 114.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.41x = 57,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,125.18/331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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