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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.46 and 232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.46 and 232.26 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.46 = 232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.46 = 232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.46 × 232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 114,843.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,843.28/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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