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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 498.56 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 498.56 and 147.32 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 498.56 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/498.56 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 498.56 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 73,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,444.63/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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