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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 493.86 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 493.86 and 231.92 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 493.86 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/493.86 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 493.86 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 114,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,536.01/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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