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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.14, 496.95 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.14, 496.95 and 148.65 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.14 : 496.95 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.14/496.95 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.14x = 496.95 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.14x = 73,871.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.62/331.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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