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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.67, 497.44 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.67, 497.44 and 148.97 is: 223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.67 : 497.44 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.67/497.44 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.67x = 497.44 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.67x = 74,103.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,103.64/331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.43

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