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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 492.30 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 492.30 and 296.70 is: 443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 492.30 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/492.30 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 492.30 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 146,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,065.41/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.83

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