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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 498.82 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 498.82 and 89.10 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 498.82 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/498.82 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 498.82 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 44,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444.86/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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