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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.89, 496.37 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.89, 496.37 and 148.43 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.89 : 496.37 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.89/496.37 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.89x = 496.37 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.89x = 73,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.81/330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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