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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 497.54 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 497.54 and 88.20 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 497.54 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/497.54 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 497.54 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 43,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.59/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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