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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.07, 496.62 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.07, 496.62 and 148.44 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.07 : 496.62 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.07/496.62 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.07x = 496.62 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.07x = 73,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,718.27/331.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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