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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.48, 497.36 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.48, 497.36 and 148.92 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.48 : 497.36 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.48/497.36 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.48x = 497.36 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.48x = 74,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,066.85/331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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