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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.21, 498.14 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.21, 498.14 and 149.51 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.21 : 498.14 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.21/498.14 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.21x = 498.14 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.21x = 74,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,477.97/332.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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