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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 493.76 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 493.76 and 146.64 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 493.76 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/493.76 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 493.76 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 72,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,404.97/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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