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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.46, 495.90 and 147.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.46, 495.90 and 147.97 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.46 : 495.90 = 147.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.46/495.90 = 147.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.46x = 495.90 × 147.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.46x = 73,378.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,378.32/330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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