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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.13, 493.76 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.13, 493.76 and 146.53 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.13 : 493.76 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.13/493.76 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.13x = 493.76 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.13x = 72,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,350.65/329.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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