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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.65, 498.97 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.65, 498.97 and 101.53 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.65 : 498.97 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.65/498.97 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.65x = 498.97 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.65x = 50,659.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,659.92/332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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