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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.27, 495.49 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.27, 495.49 and 99.16 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.27 : 495.49 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.27/495.49 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.27x = 495.49 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.27x = 49,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132.79/330.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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