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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.37, 495.09 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.37, 495.09 and 147.71 is: 221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.37 : 495.09 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.37/495.09 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.37x = 495.09 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.37x = 73,129.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,129.74/330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.36

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