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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.41, 498.77 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.41, 498.77 and 149.86 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.41 : 498.77 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.41/498.77 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.41x = 498.77 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.41x = 74,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,745.67/332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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