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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 498.51 and 101.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 498.51 and 101.21 is: 151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 498.51 = 101.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/498.51 = 101.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 498.51 × 101.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 50,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,452.13/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.82

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