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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.11, 493.88 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.11, 493.88 and 226.49 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.11 : 493.88 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.11/493.88 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.11x = 493.88 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.11x = 111,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,855.28/329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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