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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 494.40 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 494.40 and 147.12 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 494.40 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/494.40 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 494.40 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 72,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,734.83/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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