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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 496.47 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 496.47 and 148.39 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 496.47 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/496.47 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 496.47 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 73,671.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.18/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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