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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 494.10 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 494.10 and 146.80 is: 220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 494.10 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/494.10 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 494.10 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 72,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,533.88/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.28

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