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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.10, 494.10 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.10, 494.10 and 226.13 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.10 : 494.10 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.10/494.10 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.10x = 494.10 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.10x = 111,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,730.83/329.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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