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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 495.42 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 495.42 and 147.66 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 495.42 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/495.42 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 495.42 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 73,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,153.72/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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