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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.42, 498.46 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.42, 498.46 and 149.66 is: 224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.42 : 498.46 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.42/498.46 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.42x = 498.46 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.42x = 74,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,596.28/332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.40

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