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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.97, 498.02 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.97, 498.02 and 115.56 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.97 : 498.02 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.97/498.02 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.97x = 498.02 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.97x = 57,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,550.61/331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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