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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 493.59 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 493.59 and 146.46 is: 219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 493.59 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/493.59 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 493.59 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 72,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,290.82/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.62

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