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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.43 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.43 and 148.97 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.43 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.43 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.43 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 74,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,099.66/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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