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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.85, 497.83 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.85, 497.83 and 115.38 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.85 : 497.83 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.85/497.83 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.85x = 497.83 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.85x = 57,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,439.63/331.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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