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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 499.48 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 499.48 and 101.87 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 499.48 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/499.48 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 499.48 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 50,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,883.02/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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