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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 495.96 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 495.96 and 148.16 is: 222.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 495.96 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/495.96 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 495.96 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 73,481.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,481.43/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.05

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