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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.68, 497.52 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.68, 497.52 and 149.08 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.68 : 497.52 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.68/497.52 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.68x = 497.52 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.68x = 74,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,170.28/331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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