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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.96, 496.58 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.96, 496.58 and 148.32 is: 222.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 496.58 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/496.58 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 496.58 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 73,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,652.75/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.54

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