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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 498.54 and 149.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 498.54 and 149.89 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 498.54 = 149.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/498.54 = 149.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 498.54 × 149.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 74,726.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,726.16/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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