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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.15, 490.55 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.15, 490.55 and 224.57 is: 336.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.15 : 490.55 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.15/490.55 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.15x = 490.55 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.15x = 110,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,159.24/327.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.72

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