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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 497.54 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 497.54 and 88.26 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 497.54 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/497.54 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 497.54 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 43,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,912.44/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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