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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 498.84 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 498.84 and 149.88 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 498.84 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/498.84 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 498.84 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 74,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,766.14/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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