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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.79, 497.61 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.79, 497.61 and 88.29 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.79 : 497.61 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.79/497.61 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.79x = 497.61 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.79x = 43,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,933.99/331.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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