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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.80, 497.79 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.80, 497.79 and 149.16 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.80 : 497.79 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.80/497.79 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.80x = 497.79 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.80x = 74,250.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250.36/331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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