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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.99, 497.57 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.99, 497.57 and 115.31 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.99 : 497.57 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.99/497.57 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.99x = 497.57 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.99x = 57,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,374.80/331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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