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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.40, 496.62 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.40, 496.62 and 148.68 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.40 : 496.62 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.40/496.62 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.40x = 496.62 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.40x = 73,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,837.46/331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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