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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.90, 497.68 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.90, 497.68 and 149.14 is: 223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.90 : 497.68 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.90/497.68 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.90x = 497.68 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.90x = 74,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,223.87/331.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.63

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