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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.79, 499.02 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.79, 499.02 and 150.05 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.79 : 499.02 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.79/499.02 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.79x = 499.02 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.79x = 74,878.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,878.64/332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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