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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 494.75 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 494.75 and 147.18 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 494.75 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/494.75 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 494.75 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 72,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,817.31/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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