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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.95 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.95 and 242.50 is: 364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.95 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.95 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.95 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 119,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,781.43/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.00

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