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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.96, 497.88 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.96, 497.88 and 115.44 is: 173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.96 : 497.88 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.96/497.88 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.96x = 497.88 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.96x = 57,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,475.27/331.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.14

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