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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.45, 493.85 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.45, 493.85 and 146.82 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.45 : 493.85 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.45/493.85 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.45x = 493.85 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.45x = 72,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,507.06/329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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