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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.47 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.47 and 146.39 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.47 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.47 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.47 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 72,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,239.07/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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