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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.89, 499.43 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.89, 499.43 and 150.44 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.89 : 499.43 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.89/499.43 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.89x = 499.43 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.89x = 75,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,132.13/332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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