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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.56, 498.79 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.56, 498.79 and 150 is: 224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.56 : 498.79 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.56/498.79 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.56x = 498.79 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.56x = 74,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818.50/332.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.98

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