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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.28 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.28 and 149.88 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.28 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.28 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.28 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 74,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.21/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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