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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.42 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.42 and 101.08 is: 151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.42 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.42 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.42 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 50,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.92/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.64

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