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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 497.32 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 497.32 and 115.02 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 497.32 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/497.32 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 497.32 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 57,201.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201.46/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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