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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.12, 498.16 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.12, 498.16 and 88.64 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.12 : 498.16 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.12/498.16 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.12x = 498.16 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.12x = 44,157.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,157.71/332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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