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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.30 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.30 and 88.76 is: 133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.30 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.30 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.30 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 44,229.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229.11/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.12

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