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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.74, 499.27 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.74, 499.27 and 147.63 is: 221.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.74 : 499.27 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.74/499.27 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.74x = 499.27 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.74x = 73,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,706.49/332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.51

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