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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 498.10 and 88.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 498.10 and 88.59 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 498.10 = 88.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/498.10 = 88.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 498.10 × 88.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 44,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123.75/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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