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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 498.33 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 498.33 and 88.74 is: 133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 498.33 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/498.33 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 498.33 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 44,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,221.80/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.11

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