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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.74, 499.32 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.74, 499.32 and 150.16 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.74 : 499.32 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.74/499.32 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.74x = 499.32 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.74x = 74,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,977.89/332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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