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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.85 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.85 and 147.30 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.85 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.85 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.85 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 72,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,891.41/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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