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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 495.58 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 495.58 and 147.84 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 495.58 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/495.58 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 495.58 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 73,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,266.55/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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