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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.49 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.49 and 149.72 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.49 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.49 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.49 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 74,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,631.06/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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