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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.55 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.55 and 146.38 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.55 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.55 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.55 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 72,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,242.65/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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