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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 494.52 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 494.52 and 146.82 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 494.52 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/494.52 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 494.52 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 72,604.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,604.69/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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