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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.48, 494.22 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.48, 494.22 and 86 is: 129

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.48 : 494.22 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.48/494.22 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.48x = 494.22 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.48x = 42,502.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,502.92/329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129

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