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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.52, 497.42 and 148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.52, 497.42 and 148.87 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.52 : 497.42 = 148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.52/497.42 = 148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.52x = 497.42 × 148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.52x = 74,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,047.68/331.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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