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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.68 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.68 and 213.34 is: 320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.68 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.68 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.68 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 105,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,321.69/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.13

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