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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.91 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.91 and 147.24 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.91 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.91 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.91 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 72,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,870.55/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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