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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.53, 497.04 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.53, 497.04 and 148.89 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.53 : 497.04 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.53/497.04 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.53x = 497.04 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.53x = 74,004.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,004.29/331.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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