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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 498.60 and 149.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 498.60 and 149.81 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 498.60 = 149.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/498.60 = 149.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 498.60 × 149.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 74,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,694.52/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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