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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.17 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.17 and 101.03 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.17 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.17 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.17 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 50,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,331.61/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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