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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.43, 498.51 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.43, 498.51 and 101.25 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.43 : 498.51 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.43/498.51 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.43x = 498.51 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.43x = 50,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,474.14/332.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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