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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 498.66 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 498.66 and 89.01 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 498.66 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/498.66 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 498.66 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 44,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,385.73/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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