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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.94 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.94 and 101.58 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.94 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.94 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.94 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 50,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,682.33/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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