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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.54, 495.90 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.54, 495.90 and 147.93 is: 221.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.54 : 495.90 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.54/495.90 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.54x = 495.90 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.54x = 73,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,358.49/330.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.94

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