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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 494.51 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 494.51 and 146.86 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 494.51 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/494.51 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 494.51 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 72,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,624.55/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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