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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.98, 494.70 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.98, 494.70 and 147.55 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.98 : 494.70 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.98/494.70 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.98x = 494.70 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.98x = 72,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,992.99/329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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