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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 494.47 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 494.47 and 146.99 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 494.47 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/494.47 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 494.47 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 72,683.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,683.29/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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