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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 491.26 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 491.26 and 224.79 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 491.26 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/491.26 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 491.26 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 110,430.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,430.34/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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