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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 494.25 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 494.25 and 146.94 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 494.25 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/494.25 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 494.25 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 72,625.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625.10/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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