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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 493.83 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 493.83 and 213.91 is: 320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 493.83 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/493.83 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 493.83 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 105,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,635.18/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.67

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