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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.25, 498.41 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.25, 498.41 and 88.77 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 498.41 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/498.41 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 498.41 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 44,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243.41/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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