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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 499.52 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 499.52 and 150.36 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 499.52 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/499.52 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 499.52 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 75,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,108.20/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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