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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.34, 496.53 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.34, 496.53 and 148.64 is: 222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.34 : 496.53 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.34/496.53 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.34x = 496.53 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.34x = 73,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801.74/331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.74

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