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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.45, 498.45 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.45, 498.45 and 149.75 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.45 : 498.45 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.45/498.45 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.45x = 498.45 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.45x = 74,642.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642.83/332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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