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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 494.10 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 494.10 and 146.70 is: 220.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 494.10 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/494.10 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 494.10 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 72,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,484.47/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.20

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