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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 489.81 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 489.81 and 229.66 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 489.81 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/489.81 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 489.81 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 112,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,489.76/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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