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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.41, 498.62 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.41, 498.62 and 101.30 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.41 : 498.62 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.41/498.62 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.41x = 498.62 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.41x = 50,510.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,510.21/332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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