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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 493.72 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 493.72 and 146.49 is: 219.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 493.72 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/493.72 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 493.72 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 72,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,325.04/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.73

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