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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 492.16 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 492.16 and 329.16 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 492.16 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/492.16 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 492.16 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 161,999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,999.39/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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