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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 494.37 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 494.37 and 86.11 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 494.37 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/494.37 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 494.37 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 42,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,570.20/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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