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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.31, 498.42 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.31, 498.42 and 115.86 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.31 : 498.42 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.31/498.42 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.31x = 498.42 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.31x = 57,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,746.94/332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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