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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 498.90 and 89.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 498.90 and 89.11 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 498.90 = 89.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/498.90 = 89.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 498.90 × 89.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 44,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,454.48/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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