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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 498.04 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 498.04 and 88.58 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 498.04 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/498.04 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 498.04 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 44,117.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,117.41/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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