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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.59 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.59 and 101.28 is: 151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.59 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.59 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.59 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 50,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,496.69/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.92

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