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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.47, 493.04 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.47, 493.04 and 242.60 is: 363.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.47 : 493.04 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.47/493.04 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.47x = 493.04 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.47x = 119,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,611.49/329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.04

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