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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.33, 494.17 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.33, 494.17 and 146.75 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.33 : 494.17 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.33/494.17 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.33x = 494.17 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.33x = 72,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,516.61/329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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