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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 498.08 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 498.08 and 104 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 498.08 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/498.08 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 498.08 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 51,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,800.32/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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