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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.01, 494.73 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.01, 494.73 and 147.30 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.01 : 494.73 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.01/494.73 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.01x = 494.73 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.01x = 72,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,873.73/330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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