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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.35, 495.61 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.35, 495.61 and 147.86 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.35 : 495.61 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.35/495.61 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.35x = 495.61 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.35x = 73,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,278.05/330.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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