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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 493.44 and 201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 493.44 and 201.60 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 493.44 = 201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/493.44 = 201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 493.44 × 201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 99,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,477.50/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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