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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 495.32 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 495.32 and 227.88 is: 342.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 495.32 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/495.32 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 495.32 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 112,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,872.38/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.10

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