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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.77, 499.35 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.77, 499.35 and 150.31 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.77 : 499.35 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.77/499.35 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.77x = 499.35 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.77x = 75,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,056.55/332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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