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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.46 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.46 and 224.57 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.46 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.46 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.46 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 110,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,142.71/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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