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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 495.91 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 495.91 and 99.50 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 495.91 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/495.91 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 495.91 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 49,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,343.05/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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