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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.65, 494.55 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.65, 494.55 and 147.19 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.65 : 494.55 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.65/494.55 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.65x = 494.55 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.65x = 72,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,792.81/329.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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