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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 495.30 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 495.30 and 147.51 is: 221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 495.30 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/495.30 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 495.30 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 73,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,061.70/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.41

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