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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.15, 498.36 and 149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.15, 498.36 and 149.42 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.15 : 498.36 = 149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.15/498.36 = 149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.15x = 498.36 × 149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.15x = 74,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,464.95/332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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