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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 493.83 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 493.83 and 146.68 is: 219.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 493.83 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/493.83 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 493.83 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 72,434.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,434.25/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.87

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