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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 494.82 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 494.82 and 147.18 is: 220.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 494.82 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/494.82 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 494.82 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 72,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827.61/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.87

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