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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 497.49 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 497.49 and 148.94 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 497.49 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/497.49 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 497.49 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 74,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,096.16/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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