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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 498.48 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 498.48 and 101.26 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 498.48 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/498.48 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 498.48 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 50,476.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,476.08/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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