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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.56 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.56 and 147.04 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.56 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.56 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.56 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 72,720.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,720.10/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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