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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 498.34 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 498.34 and 149.57 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 498.34 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/498.34 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 498.34 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 74,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,537.59/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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