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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.05, 498.09 and 149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.05, 498.09 and 149.59 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.05 : 498.09 = 149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.05/498.09 = 149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.05x = 498.09 × 149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.05x = 74,509.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,509.28/332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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