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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.51, 498.47 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.51, 498.47 and 147.27 is: 220.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.51 : 498.47 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.51/498.47 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.51x = 498.47 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.51x = 73,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,410.05/332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.78

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