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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 498.39 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 498.39 and 101.21 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 498.39 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/498.39 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 498.39 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 50,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,439.18/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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