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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 490.88 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 490.88 and 232 is: 346.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 490.88 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/490.88 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 490.88 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 113,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,884.16/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.87

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