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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.56 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.56 and 147.32 is: 220.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.56 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.56 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.56 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 72,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,858.58/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.84

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