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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.71, 497.55 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.71, 497.55 and 88.24 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.71 : 497.55 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.71/497.55 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.71x = 497.55 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.71x = 43,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,903.58/331.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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