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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.35, 494.25 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.35, 494.25 and 219.79 is: 329.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.35 : 494.25 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.35/494.25 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.35x = 494.25 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.35x = 108,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,631.21/329.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.84

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