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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.99, 499.49 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.99, 499.49 and 150.38 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.99 : 499.49 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.99/499.49 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.99x = 499.49 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.99x = 75,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,113.31/332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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