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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.58, 498.71 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.58, 498.71 and 101.43 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.58 : 498.71 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.58/498.71 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.58x = 498.71 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.58x = 50,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,584.16/332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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