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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.99, 742.34 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.99, 742.34 and 148.31 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.99 : 742.34 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.99/742.34 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.99x = 742.34 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.99x = 110,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,091.99/494.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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