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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.37, 490.08 and 224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.37, 490.08 and 224.45 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.37 : 490.08 = 224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.37/490.08 = 224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.37x = 490.08 × 224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.37x = 109,999.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,999.93/327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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