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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.92 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.92 and 147.22 is: 220.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.92 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.92 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.92 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 72,862.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,862.12/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.83

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