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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 499.05 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 499.05 and 150.03 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 499.05 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/499.05 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 499.05 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 74,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,872.47/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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