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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.59, 495.79 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.59, 495.79 and 148.07 is: 222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.59 : 495.79 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.59/495.79 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.59x = 495.79 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.59x = 73,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,412.49/330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.06

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