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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.15 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.15 and 101.59 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.15 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.15 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.15 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 50,708.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,708.65/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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