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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.57, 495.90 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.57, 495.90 and 147.99 is: 222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.57 : 495.90 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.57/495.90 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.57x = 495.90 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.57x = 73,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,388.24/330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.01

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