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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 499.13 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 499.13 and 150.15 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 499.13 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/499.13 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 499.13 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 74,944.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,944.37/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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