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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 494.37 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 494.37 and 214.27 is: 321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 494.37 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/494.37 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 494.37 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 105,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,928.66/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.03

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