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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 493.68 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 493.68 and 213.49 is: 320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 493.68 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/493.68 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 493.68 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 105,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,395.74/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.07

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