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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.62, 497.57 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.62, 497.57 and 148.97 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.62 : 497.57 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.62/497.57 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.62x = 497.57 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.62x = 74,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,119.77/331.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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