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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 494.29 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 494.29 and 146.92 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 494.29 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/494.29 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 494.29 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 72,621.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,621.09/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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