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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.46, 490.91 and 224.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.46, 490.91 and 224.49 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.46 : 490.91 = 224.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.46/490.91 = 224.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.46x = 490.91 × 224.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.46x = 110,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,204.95/327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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