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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 494.73 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 494.73 and 147.21 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 494.73 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/494.73 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 494.73 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 72,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,826.73/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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