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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.22 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.22 and 89.39 is: 134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.22 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.22 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.22 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 44,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,622.33/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.06

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