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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.65, 499.20 and 149.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.65, 499.20 and 149.95 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.65 : 499.20 = 149.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.65/499.20 = 149.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.65x = 499.20 × 149.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.65x = 74,855.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,855.04/332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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