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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 494.88 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 494.88 and 147.63 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 494.88 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/494.88 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 494.88 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 73,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,059.13/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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