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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.11, 498.19 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.11, 498.19 and 101.02 is: 151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.11 : 498.19 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.11/498.19 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.11x = 498.19 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.11x = 50,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324.41/332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.53

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