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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.05, 498.08 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.05, 498.08 and 88.60 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.05 : 498.08 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.05/498.08 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.05x = 498.08 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.05x = 44,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,126.95/332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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