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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 493.53 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 493.53 and 243.14 is: 363.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 493.53 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/493.53 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 493.53 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 119,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,995.03/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.95

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