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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 490.48 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 490.48 and 224.10 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 490.48 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/490.48 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 490.48 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 109,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,916.01/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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