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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.30, 498.29 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.30, 498.29 and 101.15 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.30 : 498.29 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.30/498.29 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.30x = 498.29 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.30x = 50,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,399.04/332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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