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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 494.32 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 494.32 and 146.98 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 494.32 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/494.32 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 494.32 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 72,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,655.15/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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