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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 495.29 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 495.29 and 99.06 is: 148.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 495.29 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/495.29 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 495.29 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 49,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,060.95/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.60

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