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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 495.32 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 495.32 and 147.79 is: 221.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 495.32 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/495.32 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 495.32 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 73,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,203.34/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.53

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