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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 493.56 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 493.56 and 232.75 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 493.56 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/493.56 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 493.56 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 114,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,876.09/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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