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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 494.19 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 494.19 and 213.99 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 494.19 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/494.19 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 494.19 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 105,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,751.72/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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