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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.49, 493.97 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.49, 493.97 and 226.62 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.49 : 493.97 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.49/493.97 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.49x = 493.97 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.49x = 111,942.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,942.35/329.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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