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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 497.86 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 497.86 and 100.80 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 497.86 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/497.86 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 497.86 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 50,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,181.77/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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