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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 495.39 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 495.39 and 147.62 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 495.39 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/495.39 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 495.39 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 73,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,126.99/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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