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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 498.16 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 498.16 and 101.04 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 498.16 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/498.16 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 498.16 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 50,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,334.09/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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