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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 496.32 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 496.32 and 148.18 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 496.32 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/496.32 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 496.32 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 73,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,544.70/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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