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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 498.80 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 498.80 and 150.12 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 498.80 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/498.80 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 498.80 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 74,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,880.23/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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