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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 494.36 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 494.36 and 320.02 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 494.36 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/494.36 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 494.36 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 158,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,205.09/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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