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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 494.39 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 494.39 and 147.01 is: 220.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 494.39 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/494.39 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 494.39 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 72,679.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,679.41/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.59

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