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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.66, 499.18 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.66, 499.18 and 150.04 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.66 : 499.18 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.66/499.18 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.66x = 499.18 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.66x = 74,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896.97/332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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