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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.84, 494.86 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.84, 494.86 and 147.20 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.84 : 494.86 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.84/494.86 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.84x = 494.86 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.84x = 72,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843.39/329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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