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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.32 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.32 and 149.39 is: 224.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.32 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.32 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.32 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 74,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,444.02/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.14

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