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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 495.66 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 495.66 and 99.30 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 495.66 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/495.66 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 495.66 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 49,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218.24/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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