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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.30, 493.89 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.30, 493.89 and 134.33 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.30 : 493.89 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.30/493.89 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.30x = 493.89 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.30x = 66,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,344.24/329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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