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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.64 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.64 and 281.22 is: 421.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.64 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.64 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.64 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 139,102.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,102.66/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.58

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