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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.15, 494.13 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.15, 494.13 and 312.14 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.15 : 494.13 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.15/494.13 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.15x = 494.13 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.15x = 154,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,240.14/329.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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