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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.62 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.62 and 146.70 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.62 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.62 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.62 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 72,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,414.05/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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