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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.83 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.83 and 146.48 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.83 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.83 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.83 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 72,333.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,333.75/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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