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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.83, 499.24 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.83, 499.24 and 89.37 is: 134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.83 : 499.24 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.83/499.24 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.83x = 499.24 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.83x = 44,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,616.86/332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.05

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