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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 498.82 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 498.82 and 147.62 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 498.82 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/498.82 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 498.82 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 73,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,632.58/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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