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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.78 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.78 and 146.57 is: 219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.78 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.78 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.78 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 72,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,372.10/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.83

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