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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.30 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.30 and 227.00 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.30 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.30 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.30 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 112,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,207.90/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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