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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 497.56 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 497.56 and 88.29 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 497.56 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/497.56 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 497.56 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 43,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929.57/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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