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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.74, 497.82 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.74, 497.82 and 149.16 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.74 : 497.82 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.74/497.82 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.74x = 497.82 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.74x = 74,254.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,254.83/331.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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