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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 495.17 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 495.17 and 98.99 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 495.17 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/495.17 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 495.17 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 49,018.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,018.36/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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