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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 498.28 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 498.28 and 104.19 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 498.28 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/498.28 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 498.28 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 51,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,914.81/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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