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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.38, 498.62 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.38, 498.62 and 115.91 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.38 : 498.62 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.38/498.62 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.38x = 498.62 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.38x = 57,795.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795.04/332.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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