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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.35, 497.06 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.35, 497.06 and 148.77 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.35 : 497.06 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.35/497.06 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.35x = 497.06 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.35x = 73,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,945.57/331.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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