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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 492.72 and 231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 492.72 and 231.27 is: 346.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 492.72 = 231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/492.72 = 231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 492.72 × 231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 113,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,951.35/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.35

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