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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.75, 489.98 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.75, 489.98 and 224.06 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.75 : 489.98 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.75/489.98 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.75x = 489.98 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.75x = 109,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,781.35/326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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