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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.95, 496.31 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.95, 496.31 and 148.24 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.95 : 496.31 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.95/496.31 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.95x = 496.31 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.95x = 73,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,572.99/330.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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