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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 493.64 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 493.64 and 219.50 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 493.64 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/493.64 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 493.64 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 108,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,353.98/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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