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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 494.40 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 494.40 and 219.81 is: 329.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 494.40 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/494.40 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 494.40 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 108,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,676.74/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.72

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