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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.64, 494.76 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.64, 494.76 and 227.58 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.64 : 494.76 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.64/494.76 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.64x = 494.76 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.64x = 112,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,597.48/329.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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