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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.72, 493.16 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.72, 493.16 and 226.04 is: 339.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.72 : 493.16 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.72/493.16 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.72x = 493.16 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.72x = 111,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,473.89/328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.12

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