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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.37 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.37 and 101.15 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.37 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.37 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.37 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 50,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410.13/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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