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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.72, 495.87 and 148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.72, 495.87 and 148.20 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.72 : 495.87 = 148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.72/495.87 = 148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.72x = 495.87 × 148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.72x = 73,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,487.93/330.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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