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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.38 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.38 and 89.43 is: 134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.38 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.38 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.38 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 44,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,659.72/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.15

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