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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 494.33 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 494.33 and 146.76 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 494.33 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/494.33 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 494.33 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 72,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,547.87/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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