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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.32, 495.56 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.32, 495.56 and 147.73 is: 221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.32 : 495.56 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.32/495.56 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.32x = 495.56 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.32x = 73,209.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,209.08/330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.63

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