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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.52, 495.46 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.52, 495.46 and 147.96 is: 221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.52 : 495.46 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.52/495.46 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.52x = 495.46 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.52x = 73,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308.26/330.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.80

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