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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.20, 496.26 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.20, 496.26 and 148.50 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.20 : 496.26 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.20/496.26 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.20x = 496.26 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.20x = 73,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,694.61/331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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