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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 498.49 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 498.49 and 101.16 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 498.49 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/498.49 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 498.49 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 50,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,427.25/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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