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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494 and 146.76 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 72,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,499.44/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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