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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.50 and 147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.50 and 147.14 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.50 = 147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.50 = 147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.50 × 147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 72,760.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,760.73/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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