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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 496.13 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 496.13 and 148.14 is: 222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 496.13 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/496.13 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 496.13 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 73,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,495.96/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.27

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