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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 498.24 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 498.24 and 112.80 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 498.24 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/498.24 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 498.24 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 56,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201.47/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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