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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.28 and 314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.28 and 314.28 is: 471.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.28 = 314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.28 = 314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.28 × 314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 155,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,342.32/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.08

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