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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 495.30 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 495.30 and 147.58 is: 221.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 495.30 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/495.30 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 495.30 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 73,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,094.40/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.21

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