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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.37 and 145.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.37 and 145.75 is: 218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.37 = 145.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.37 = 145.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.37 × 145.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 72,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,345.20/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.63

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