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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 498.49 and 88.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 498.49 and 88.90 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 498.49 = 88.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/498.49 = 88.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 498.49 × 88.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 44,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,312.82/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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