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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 493.47 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 493.47 and 233.46 is: 350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 493.47 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/493.47 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 493.47 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 115,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,205.51/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.32

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