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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 499.15 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 499.15 and 85.96 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 499.15 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/499.15 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 499.15 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 42,906.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,906.57/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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