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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 498.32 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 498.32 and 101.04 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 498.32 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/498.32 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 498.32 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 50,350.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,350.25/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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