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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.43, 497.06 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.43, 497.06 and 148.73 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.43 : 497.06 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.43/497.06 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.43x = 497.06 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.43x = 73,926.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,926.99/331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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