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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.60, 495.93 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.60, 495.93 and 148.02 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.60 : 495.93 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.60/495.93 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.60x = 495.93 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.60x = 73,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,406.25/330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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