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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.61, 497.32 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.61, 497.32 and 100.44 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.61 : 497.32 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.61/497.32 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.61x = 497.32 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.61x = 49,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950.57/331.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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