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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.35, 490.14 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.35, 490.14 and 224.83 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.35 : 490.14 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.35/490.14 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.35x = 490.14 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.35x = 110,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,198.18/327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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