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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 498.88 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 498.88 and 101.42 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 498.88 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/498.88 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 498.88 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 50,596.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,596.41/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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