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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.23, 494.85 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.23, 494.85 and 147.53 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.23 : 494.85 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.23/494.85 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.23x = 494.85 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.23x = 73,005.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,005.22/330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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