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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 498.83 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 498.83 and 150.21 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 498.83 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/498.83 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 498.83 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 74,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928.50/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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