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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 498.09 and 85.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 498.09 and 85.29 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 498.09 = 85.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/498.09 = 85.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 498.09 × 85.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 42,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,482.10/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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