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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499 and 150.04 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 74,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,869.96/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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