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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 492.60 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 492.60 and 233.04 is: 348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 492.60 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/492.60 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 492.60 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 114,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,795.50/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.88

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