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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.26, 491.11 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.26, 491.11 and 224.64 is: 337.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.26 : 491.11 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.26/491.11 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.26x = 491.11 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.26x = 110,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,322.95/327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.11

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