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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 490.19 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 490.19 and 229.94 is: 344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 490.19 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/490.19 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 490.19 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 112,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,712.53/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.33

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