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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.62 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.62 and 147.15 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.62 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.62 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.62 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 72,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782.10/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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