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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.93, 497.80 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.93, 497.80 and 149.23 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.93 : 497.80 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.93/497.80 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.93x = 497.80 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.93x = 74,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,286.69/331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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