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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 498.81 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 498.81 and 149.98 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 498.81 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/498.81 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 498.81 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 74,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,810.28/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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