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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.89, 494.93 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.89, 494.93 and 147.27 is: 220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.89 : 494.93 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.89/494.93 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.89x = 494.93 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.89x = 72,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,888.34/329.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.95

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