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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.51, 493.47 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.51, 493.47 and 231.77 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.51 : 493.47 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.51/493.47 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.51x = 493.47 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.51x = 114,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,369.07/329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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