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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 498.11 and 100.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 498.11 and 100.97 is: 151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 498.11 = 100.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/498.11 = 100.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 498.11 × 100.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 50,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,295.15/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.42

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