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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.49, 498.84 and 149.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.49, 498.84 and 149.91 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.49 : 498.84 = 149.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.49/498.84 = 149.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.49x = 498.84 × 149.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.49x = 74,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,781.10/332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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