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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 498.12 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 498.12 and 115.62 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 498.12 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/498.12 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 498.12 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 57,592.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,592.63/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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