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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 496.26 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 496.26 and 148.21 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 496.26 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/496.26 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 496.26 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 73,550.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.69/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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