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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 497.46 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 497.46 and 100.50 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 497.46 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/497.46 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 497.46 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 49,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,994.73/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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