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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.84, 497.69 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.84, 497.69 and 146.73 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.84 : 497.69 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.84/497.69 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.84x = 497.69 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.84x = 73,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022.83/331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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