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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 467.24 and 329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 467.24 and 329.60 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 467.24 = 329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/467.24 = 329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 467.24 × 329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 154,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,002.30/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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