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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.58, 494.33 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.58, 494.33 and 86.12 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.58 : 494.33 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.58/494.33 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.58x = 494.33 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.58x = 42,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568.80/329.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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