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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.58, 497.18 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.58, 497.18 and 148.88 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.58 : 497.18 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.58/497.18 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.58x = 497.18 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.58x = 74,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,020.16/331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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