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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.22, 496.76 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.22, 496.76 and 148.56 is: 222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.22 : 496.76 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.22/496.76 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.22x = 496.76 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.22x = 73,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,799.04/331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.81

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