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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 496.41 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 496.41 and 148.35 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 496.41 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/496.41 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 496.41 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 73,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,642.42/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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