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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 494.13 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 494.13 and 146.71 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 494.13 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/494.13 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 494.13 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 72,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,490.61/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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