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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.15 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.15 and 147.37 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.15 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.15 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.15 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 72,968.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,968.45/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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