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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 498.36 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 498.36 and 115.80 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 498.36 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/498.36 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 498.36 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 57,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,710.09/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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