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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.98, 499.26 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.98, 499.26 and 150.25 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.98 : 499.26 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.98/499.26 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.98x = 499.26 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.98x = 75,013.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,013.82/332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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