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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498 and 88.50 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 44,073
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,073/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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