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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331, 496.24 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331, 496.24 and 148.40 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331 : 496.24 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331/496.24 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331x = 496.24 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331x = 73,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,642.02/331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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