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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 494.32 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 494.32 and 319.96 is: 480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 494.32 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/494.32 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 494.32 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 158,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,162.63/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.62

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