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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 496.92 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 496.92 and 100.13 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 496.92 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/496.92 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 496.92 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 49,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754.12/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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