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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.07 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.07 and 147.12 is: 220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.07 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.07 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.07 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 73,273.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,273.55/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.48

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