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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 493.80 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 493.80 and 233.60 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 493.80 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/493.80 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 493.80 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 115,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,351.68/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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