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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 498.18 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 498.18 and 85.35 is: 128.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 498.18 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/498.18 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 498.18 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 42,519.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519.66/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.02

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