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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.33, 498.65 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.33, 498.65 and 149.68 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.33 : 498.65 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.33/498.65 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.33x = 498.65 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.33x = 74,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,634.69/332.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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