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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.46, 743.33 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.46, 743.33 and 148.83 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.46 : 743.33 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.46/743.33 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.46x = 743.33 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.46x = 110,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,629.80/495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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