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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.59, 497.49 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.59, 497.49 and 100.50 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.59 : 497.49 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.59/497.49 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.59x = 497.49 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.59x = 49,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,997.75/331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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