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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.16, 497.98 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.16, 497.98 and 149.43 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.16 : 497.98 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.16/497.98 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.16x = 497.98 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.16x = 74,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,410.66/332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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