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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 499.45 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 499.45 and 89.47 is: 134.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 499.45 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/499.45 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 499.45 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 44,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,685.79/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.21

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