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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.23, 496.93 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.23, 496.93 and 100.14 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.23 : 496.93 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.23/496.93 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.23x = 496.93 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.23x = 49,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762.57/331.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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