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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 499.05 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 499.05 and 101.55 is: 152.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 499.05 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/499.05 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 499.05 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 50,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,678.53/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.35

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