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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.63, 498.99 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.63, 498.99 and 89.15 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.63 : 498.99 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.63/498.99 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.63x = 498.99 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.63x = 44,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482.46/332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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