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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.64, 495.60 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.64, 495.60 and 148.14 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.64 : 495.60 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.64/495.60 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.64x = 495.60 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.64x = 73,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,418.18/330.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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