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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 498.51 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 498.51 and 149.96 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 498.51 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/498.51 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 498.51 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 74,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.07/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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