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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 494.19 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 494.19 and 146.88 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 494.19 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/494.19 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 494.19 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 72,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,586.63/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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