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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 494.85 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 494.85 and 147.08 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 494.85 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/494.85 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 494.85 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 72,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782.54/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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