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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 493.85 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 493.85 and 309.20 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 493.85 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/493.85 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 493.85 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 152,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,695.95/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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