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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 498.17 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 498.17 and 115.82 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 498.17 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/498.17 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 498.17 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 57,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698.05/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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