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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 493.91 and 226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 493.91 and 226.81 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 493.91 = 226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/493.91 = 226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 493.91 × 226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 112,023.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,023.73/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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