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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 494.25 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 494.25 and 146.84 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 494.25 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/494.25 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 494.25 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 72,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,575.67/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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