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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.90, 494.22 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.90, 494.22 and 316.70 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.90 : 494.22 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.90/494.22 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.90x = 494.22 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.90x = 156,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,519.47/329.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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