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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.96, 499.49 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.96, 499.49 and 101.84 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.96 : 499.49 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.96/499.49 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.96x = 499.49 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.96x = 50,867.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,867.69/332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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