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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 498.61 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 498.61 and 101.34 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 498.61 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/498.61 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 498.61 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 50,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,529.14/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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