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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 493.44 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 493.44 and 219.35 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 493.44 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/493.44 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 493.44 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 108,234.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,234.93/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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