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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.25, 495.20 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.25, 495.20 and 147.43 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 495.20 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/495.20 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 495.20 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 73,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,007.34/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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