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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.67, 494.31 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.67, 494.31 and 226.84 is: 340.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.67 : 494.31 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.67/494.31 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.67x = 494.31 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.67x = 112,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,131.50/329.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.13

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