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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 493.80 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 493.80 and 213.44 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 493.80 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/493.80 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 493.80 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 105,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,393.40/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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