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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.10, 491.10 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.10, 491.10 and 224.13 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.10 : 491.10 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.10/491.10 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.10x = 491.10 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.10x = 110,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,070.24/327.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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