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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.09, 497.96 and 100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.09, 497.96 and 100.93 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.09 : 497.96 = 100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.09/497.96 = 100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.09x = 497.96 × 100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.09x = 50,259.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.10/332.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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