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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.66 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.66 and 146.40 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.66 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.66 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.66 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 72,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,271.82/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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