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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 499.02 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 499.02 and 149.82 is: 224.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 499.02 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/499.02 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 499.02 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 74,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,763.18/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.84

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