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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 492.15 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 492.15 and 231.31 is: 346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 492.15 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/492.15 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 492.15 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 113,839.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,839.22/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.34

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