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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.27 and 148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.27 and 148.46 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.27 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.27 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.27 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 73,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,673.39/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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