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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 494.83 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 494.83 and 147.23 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 494.83 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/494.83 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 494.83 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 72,853.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,853.39/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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