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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.63, 496.10 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.63, 496.10 and 145.59 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 496.10 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/496.10 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 496.10 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 72,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,226.47/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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