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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.12, 499.47 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.12, 499.47 and 101.96 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.12 : 499.47 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.12/499.47 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.12x = 499.47 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.12x = 50,925.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,925.96/333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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