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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.16, 496.43 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.16, 496.43 and 148.66 is: 222.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.16 : 496.43 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.16/496.43 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.16x = 496.43 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.16x = 73,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,796.06/331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.84

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