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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 495.96 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 495.96 and 99.50 is: 149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 495.96 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/495.96 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 495.96 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 49,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,345.54/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.25

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