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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 493.91 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 493.91 and 226.95 is: 340.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 493.91 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/493.91 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 493.91 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 112,092.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,092.87/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.23

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