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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 497.55 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 497.55 and 88.22 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 497.55 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/497.55 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 497.55 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 43,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,891.37/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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