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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 493.24 and 293.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 493.24 and 293.48 is: 438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 493.24 = 293.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/493.24 = 293.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 493.24 × 293.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 144,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,756.08/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.89

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