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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 498.88 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 498.88 and 101.58 is: 152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 498.88 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/498.88 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 498.88 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 50,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,676.18/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.34

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