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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.11 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.11 and 147.31 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.11 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.11 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.11 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 72,935.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,935.68/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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