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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.63, 497.44 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.63, 497.44 and 100.52 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.63 : 497.44 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.63/497.44 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.63x = 497.44 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.63x = 49,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,999.93/331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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