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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.29, 495.61 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.29, 495.61 and 147.81 is: 221.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.29 : 495.61 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.29/495.61 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.29x = 495.61 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.29x = 73,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,256.11/330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.79

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