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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.72 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.72 and 89.06 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.72 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.72 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.72 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 44,416.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,416.00/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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