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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 497.80 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 497.80 and 149.16 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 497.80 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/497.80 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 497.80 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 74,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,251.85/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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