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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.32, 494.03 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.32, 494.03 and 146.80 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.32 : 494.03 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.32/494.03 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.32x = 494.03 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.32x = 72,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,523.60/329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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