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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.65 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.65 and 146.43 is: 219.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.65 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.65 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.65 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 72,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,285.17/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.69

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