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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 495.13 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 495.13 and 147.34 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 495.13 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/495.13 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 495.13 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 72,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,952.45/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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