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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.21, 493.83 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.21, 493.83 and 146.55 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.21 : 493.83 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.21/493.83 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.21x = 493.83 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.21x = 72,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,372.64/329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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