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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.81, 497.41 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.81, 497.41 and 149.01 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.81 : 497.41 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.81/497.41 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.81x = 497.41 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.81x = 74,116.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,116.83/331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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