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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.45, 495.57 and 99.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.45, 495.57 and 99.29 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.45 : 495.57 = 99.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.45/495.57 = 99.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.45x = 495.57 × 99.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.45x = 49,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,205.15/330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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