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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.98, 495.74 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.98, 495.74 and 148.11 is: 221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.98 : 495.74 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.98/495.74 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.98x = 495.74 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.98x = 73,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,423.31/330.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.84

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