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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 495.75 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 495.75 and 147.94 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 495.75 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/495.75 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 495.75 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 73,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,340.02/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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