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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.84, 490.07 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.84, 490.07 and 224.24 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.84 : 490.07 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.84/490.07 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.84x = 490.07 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.84x = 109,893.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,893.30/326.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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