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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 498.34 and 101.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 498.34 and 101.06 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 498.34 = 101.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/498.34 = 101.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 498.34 × 101.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 50,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,362.24/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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