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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.39, 493.92 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.39, 493.92 and 146.84 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.39 : 493.92 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.39/493.92 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.39x = 493.92 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.39x = 72,527.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,527.21/329.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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