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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 495.20 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 495.20 and 147.48 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 495.20 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/495.20 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 495.20 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 73,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,031.36/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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