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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.29 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.29 and 149.51 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.29 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.29 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.29 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 74,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499.84/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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