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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.67, 495.60 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.67, 495.60 and 148.02 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.67 : 495.60 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.67/495.60 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.67x = 495.60 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.67x = 73,358.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,358.71/330.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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