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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 496.61 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 496.61 and 148.31 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 496.61 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/496.61 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 496.61 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 73,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,652.23/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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