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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.96, 492.58 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.96, 492.58 and 226.46 is: 339.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.96 : 492.58 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.96/492.58 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.96x = 492.58 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.96x = 111,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,551.18/328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.10

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