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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.44, 493.40 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.44, 493.40 and 232.40 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.44 : 493.40 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.44/493.40 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.44x = 493.40 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.44x = 114,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,666.16/329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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