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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 498.96 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 498.96 and 101.61 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 498.96 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/498.96 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 498.96 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 50,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,699.33/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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