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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.18, 498.29 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.18, 498.29 and 88.71 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.18 : 498.29 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.18/498.29 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.18x = 498.29 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.18x = 44,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,203.80/332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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