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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 497.70 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 497.70 and 88.34 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 497.70 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/497.70 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 497.70 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 43,964.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964.33/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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