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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.27, 496.91 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.27, 496.91 and 148.66 is: 222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.27 : 496.91 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.27/496.91 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.27x = 496.91 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.27x = 73,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,869.90/331.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.99

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