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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 493.59 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 493.59 and 146.34 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 493.59 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/493.59 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 493.59 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 72,232.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,232.51/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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