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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 497.68 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 497.68 and 115.34 is: 172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 497.68 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/497.68 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 497.68 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 57,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,402.41/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.96

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