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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.77 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.77 and 146.45 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.77 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.77 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.77 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 72,310.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,310.15/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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