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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.34, 493.77 and 201.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.34, 493.77 and 201.06 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.34 : 493.77 = 201.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.34/493.77 = 201.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.34x = 493.77 × 201.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.34x = 99,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,277.40/329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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