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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.23, 493.83 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.23, 493.83 and 146.58 is: 219.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.23 : 493.83 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.23/493.83 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.23x = 493.83 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.23x = 72,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,383.75/329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.86

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