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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.48 and 146.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.48 and 146.36 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.48 = 146.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.48 = 146.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.48 × 146.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 72,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,225.73/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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