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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494.22 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494.22 and 146.78 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494.22 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494.22 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494.22 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 72,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,541.61/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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