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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.19, 496.89 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.19, 496.89 and 148.47 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.19 : 496.89 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.19/496.89 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.19x = 496.89 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.19x = 73,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.26/331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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