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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 498.45 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 498.45 and 149.82 is: 224.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 498.45 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/498.45 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 498.45 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 74,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,680.68/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.48

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