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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.57, 497 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.57, 497 and 148.81 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.57 : 497 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.57/497 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.57x = 497 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.57x = 73,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,958.57/331.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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