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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.78 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.78 and 214.16 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.78 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.78 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.78 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 105,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,958.54/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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