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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 495.94 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 495.94 and 311.88 is: 469.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 495.94 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/495.94 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 495.94 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 154,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,673.77/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.39

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