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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 494.20 and 146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 494.20 and 146.83 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 494.20 = 146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/494.20 = 146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 494.20 × 146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 72,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,563.39/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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