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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.49 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.49 and 149.14 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.49 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.49 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.49 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 74,793.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793.03/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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