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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 498.13 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 498.13 and 115.82 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 498.13 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/498.13 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 498.13 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 57,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.42/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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