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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.45 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.45 and 214.94 is: 322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.45 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.45 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.45 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 106,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,278.05/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.29

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