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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 494.40 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 494.40 and 146.97 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 494.40 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/494.40 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 494.40 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 72,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,661.97/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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