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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.14, 498.23 and 88.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.14, 498.23 and 88.63 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.14 : 498.23 = 88.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.14/498.23 = 88.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.14x = 498.23 × 88.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.14x = 44,158.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158.12/332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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