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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 496.54 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 496.54 and 148.49 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 496.54 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/496.54 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 496.54 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 73,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,733.58/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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