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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.98, 498.19 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.98, 498.19 and 149.39 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.98 : 498.19 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.98/498.19 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.98x = 498.19 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.98x = 74,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,424.60/331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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