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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.57 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.57 and 88.95 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.57 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.57 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.57 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 44,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,347.80/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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