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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.73 and 146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.73 and 146.35 is: 219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.73 = 146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.73 = 146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.73 × 146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 72,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,257.39/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.58

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