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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.63, 494.26 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.63, 494.26 and 214.11 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.63 : 494.26 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.63/494.26 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.63x = 494.26 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.63x = 105,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,825.47/329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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