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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 498.02 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 498.02 and 149.37 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 498.02 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/498.02 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 498.02 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 74,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389.25/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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