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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 493.55 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 493.55 and 242.91 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 493.55 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/493.55 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 493.55 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 119,888.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,888.23/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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