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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 499.38 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 499.38 and 89.48 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 499.38 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/499.38 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 499.38 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 44,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,682.03/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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