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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.73, 495.94 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.73, 495.94 and 99.58 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.73 : 495.94 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.73/495.94 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.73x = 495.94 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.73x = 49,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384.12/330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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