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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 491.04 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 491.04 and 229.20 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 491.04 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/491.04 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 491.04 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 112,546.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,546.37/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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