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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.34 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.34 and 131.44 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.34 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.34 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.34 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 64,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,844.61/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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