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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.18, 496.66 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.18, 496.66 and 148.70 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.18 : 496.66 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.18/496.66 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.18x = 496.66 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.18x = 73,853.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,853.34/331.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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