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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 494.88 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 494.88 and 147.62 is: 221.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 494.88 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/494.88 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 494.88 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 73,054.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054.19/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.28

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