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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 493.53 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 493.53 and 146.46 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 493.53 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/493.53 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 493.53 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 72,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,282.40/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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