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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.37, 499.61 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.37, 499.61 and 148.20 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.37 : 499.61 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.37/499.61 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.37x = 499.61 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.37x = 74,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042.20/333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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