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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.39 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.39 and 232.17 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.39 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.39 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.39 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 114,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,318.19/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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