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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 497.72 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 497.72 and 88.33 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 497.72 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/497.72 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 497.72 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 43,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,965.22/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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