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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 498.76 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 498.76 and 149.69 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 498.76 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/498.76 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 498.76 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 74,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,656.83/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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