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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 497.22 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 497.22 and 148.88 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 497.22 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/497.22 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 497.22 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 74,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,026.11/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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