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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.79, 499.20 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.79, 499.20 and 89.32 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.79 : 499.20 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.79/499.20 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.79x = 499.20 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.79x = 44,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,587.90/332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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