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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.84, 499.28 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.84, 499.28 and 150.23 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.84 : 499.28 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.84/499.28 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.84x = 499.28 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.84x = 75,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,007.33/332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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