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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 493.29 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 493.29 and 231.94 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 493.29 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/493.29 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 493.29 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 114,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,413.68/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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