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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.58 and 101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.58 and 101.27 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.58 = 101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.58 = 101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.58 × 101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 50,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,490.94/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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