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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.32, 498.54 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.32, 498.54 and 149.80 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.32 : 498.54 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.32/498.54 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.32x = 498.54 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.32x = 74,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681.29/332.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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