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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 497.76 and 149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 497.76 and 149.25 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 497.76 = 149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/497.76 = 149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 497.76 × 149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 74,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,290.68/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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