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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.74 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.74 and 148.48 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.74 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.74 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.74 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 73,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,755.96/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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