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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.93, 494.79 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.93, 494.79 and 147.21 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.93 : 494.79 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.93/494.79 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.93x = 494.79 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.93x = 72,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,838.04/329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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