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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.53 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.53 and 148.71 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.53 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.53 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.53 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 73,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,838.98/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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