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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 494.52 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 494.52 and 226.98 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 494.52 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/494.52 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 494.52 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 112,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,246.15/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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