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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.38, 493.77 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.38, 493.77 and 134.35 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.38 : 493.77 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.38/493.77 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.38x = 493.77 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.38x = 66,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,338.00/329.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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