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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.78, 498.90 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.78, 498.90 and 150.08 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.78 : 498.90 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.78/498.90 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.78x = 498.90 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.78x = 74,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,874.91/332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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