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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 498.11 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 498.11 and 147.20 is: 220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 498.11 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/498.11 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 498.11 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 73,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,324.50/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.61

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