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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.66, 494.49 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.66, 494.49 and 144.50 is: 216.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.66 : 494.49 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.66/494.49 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.66x = 494.49 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.66x = 71,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,453.81/329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.75

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