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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.10, 495.16 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.10, 495.16 and 99 is: 148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.10 : 495.16 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.10/495.16 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.10x = 495.16 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.10x = 49,020.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020.84/330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.50

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