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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 494.42 and 214.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 494.42 and 214.29 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 494.42 = 214.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/494.42 = 214.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 494.42 × 214.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 105,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948.19/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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