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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 492.41 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 492.41 and 233.32 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 492.41 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/492.41 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 492.41 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 114,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,889.10/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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