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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.87, 499.23 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.87, 499.23 and 150.14 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.87 : 499.23 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.87/499.23 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.87x = 499.23 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.87x = 74,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,955.64/332.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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