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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.86, 499.26 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.86, 499.26 and 150.20 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.86 : 499.26 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.86/499.26 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.86x = 499.26 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.86x = 74,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,991.60/332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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