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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 495.22 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 495.22 and 147.49 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 495.22 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/495.22 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 495.22 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 73,040.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,040.00/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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