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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495.04 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495.04 and 147.38 is: 221.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495.04 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495.04 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495.04 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 72,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,959.00/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.03

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