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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 492.18 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 492.18 and 232.36 is: 348.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 492.18 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/492.18 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 492.18 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 114,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,362.94/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.54

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