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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 499.11 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 499.11 and 89.28 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 499.11 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/499.11 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 499.11 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 44,560.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,560.21/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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