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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 495.36 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 495.36 and 147.42 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 495.36 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/495.36 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 495.36 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 73,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,025.97/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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