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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 494.56 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 494.56 and 86.24 is: 129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 494.56 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/494.56 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 494.56 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 42,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,650.85/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.36

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