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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.92 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.92 and 213.44 is: 320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.92 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.92 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.92 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 105,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,419.82/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.15

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