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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 499.34 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 499.34 and 101.80 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 499.34 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/499.34 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 499.34 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 50,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832.81/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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