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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 497.97 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 497.97 and 149.60 is: 224.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 497.97 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/497.97 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 497.97 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 74,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,497.56/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.35

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