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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 499.53 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 499.53 and 101.89 is: 152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 499.53 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/499.53 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 499.53 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 50,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,898.12/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.86

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