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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.12 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.12 and 115.08 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.12 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.12 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.12 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 57,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,208.57/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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