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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 494.04 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 494.04 and 146.99 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 494.04 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/494.04 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 494.04 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 72,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,616.47/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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