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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.00, 498.45 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.00, 498.45 and 149.45 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.00 : 498.45 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.00/498.45 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.00x = 498.45 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.00x = 74,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,491.42/332.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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