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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.90, 499.45 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.90, 499.45 and 150.28 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.90 : 499.45 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.90/499.45 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.90x = 499.45 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.90x = 75,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,057.35/332.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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