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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 496.83 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 496.83 and 148.66 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 496.83 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/496.83 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 496.83 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 73,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,858.75/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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