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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.26, 494.28 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.26, 494.28 and 231.36 is: 347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.26 : 494.28 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.26/494.28 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.26x = 494.28 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.26x = 114,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,355.68/329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.31

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