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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.47, 497.21 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.47, 497.21 and 115.04 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.47 : 497.21 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.47/497.21 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.47x = 497.21 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.47x = 57,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,199.71/331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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