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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.28, 491.28 and 223.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.28, 491.28 and 223.24 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.28 : 491.28 = 223.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.28/491.28 = 223.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.28x = 491.28 × 223.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.28x = 109,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,673.35/327.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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