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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.67, 499.16 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.67, 499.16 and 150.12 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.67 : 499.16 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.67/499.16 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.67x = 499.16 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.67x = 74,933.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,933.15/332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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