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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.55, 498.43 and 149.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.55, 498.43 and 149.55 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.55 : 498.43 = 149.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.55/498.43 = 149.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.55x = 498.43 × 149.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.55x = 74,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,540.21/332.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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