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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 498.93 and 149.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 498.93 and 149.97 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 498.93 = 149.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/498.93 = 149.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 498.93 × 149.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 74,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,824.53/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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