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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 497.62 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 497.62 and 149.37 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 497.62 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/497.62 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 497.62 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 74,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,329.50/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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