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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.80, 495.99 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.80, 495.99 and 147.94 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.80 : 495.99 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.80/495.99 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.80x = 495.99 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.80x = 73,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,375.52/330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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