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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.55, 743.31 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.55, 743.31 and 148.84 is: 223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.55 : 743.31 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.55/743.31 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.55x = 743.31 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.55x = 110,632.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,632.40/495.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.25

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