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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 498.43 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 498.43 and 101.20 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 498.43 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/498.43 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 498.43 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 50,441.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,441.12/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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