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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.19 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.19 and 147.57 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.19 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.19 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.19 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 73,072.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,072.34/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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