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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 495.99 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 495.99 and 148.39 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 495.99 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/495.99 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 495.99 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 73,599.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,599.96/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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