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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.57, 498.99 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.57, 498.99 and 147.38 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.57 : 498.99 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.57/498.99 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.57x = 498.99 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.57x = 73,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,541.08/332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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