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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.95, 494.85 and 212.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.95, 494.85 and 212.47 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.95 : 494.85 = 212.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.95/494.85 = 212.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.95x = 494.85 × 212.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.95x = 105,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,138.31/329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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