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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 499.22 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 499.22 and 101.77 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 499.22 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/499.22 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 499.22 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 50,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805.62/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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