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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 494.26 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 494.26 and 146.96 is: 220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 494.26 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/494.26 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 494.26 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 72,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,633.61/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.33

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