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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.00, 497.97 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.00, 497.97 and 88.50 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.00 : 497.97 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.00/497.97 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.00x = 497.97 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.00x = 44,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070.35/332.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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