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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.82 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.82 and 147.21 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.82 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.82 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.82 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 72,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,842.45/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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