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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.64, 497.52 and 149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.64, 497.52 and 149.03 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.64 : 497.52 = 149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.64/497.52 = 149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.64x = 497.52 × 149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.64x = 74,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,145.41/331.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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