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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 498.08 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 498.08 and 115.65 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 498.08 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/498.08 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 498.08 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 57,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,602.37/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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