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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.20, 498.30 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.20, 498.30 and 149.50 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.20 : 498.30 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.20/498.30 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.20x = 498.30 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.20x = 74,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,495.85/332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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