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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 493.68 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 493.68 and 146.49 is: 219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 493.68 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/493.68 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 493.68 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 72,319.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,319.18/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.75

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