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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 495.14 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 495.14 and 147.54 is: 221.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 495.14 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/495.14 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 495.14 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 73,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,052.96/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.27

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