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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.46, 498.56 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.46, 498.56 and 101.30 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.46 : 498.56 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.46/498.56 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.46x = 498.56 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.46x = 50,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,504.13/332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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