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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.02, 496.55 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.02, 496.55 and 148.44 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.02 : 496.55 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.02/496.55 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.02x = 496.55 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.02x = 73,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,707.14/331.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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