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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 490.01 and 229.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 490.01 and 229.35 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 490.01 = 229.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/490.01 = 229.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 490.01 × 229.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 112,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,384.48/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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