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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.52 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.52 and 146.39 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.52 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.52 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.52 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 72,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243.19/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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