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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 497.97 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 497.97 and 149.24 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 497.97 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/497.97 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 497.97 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 74,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,314.55/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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