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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.11, 495 and 147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.11, 495 and 147.50 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.11 : 495 = 147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.11/495 = 147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.11x = 495 × 147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.11x = 73,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010.03/330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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