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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.35, 498.53 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.35, 498.53 and 101.24 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.35 : 498.53 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.35/498.53 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.35x = 498.53 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.35x = 50,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,468.18/332.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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