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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 497.02 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 497.02 and 146.22 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 497.02 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/497.02 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 497.02 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 72,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,674.26/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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