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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 493.42 and 301.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 493.42 and 301.81 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 493.42 = 301.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/493.42 = 301.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 493.42 × 301.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 148,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,919.09/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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