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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.60, 499.02 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.60, 499.02 and 149.90 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.60 : 499.02 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.60/499.02 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.60x = 499.02 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.60x = 74,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,803.10/332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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