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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.50, 491.06 and 224.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.50, 491.06 and 224.81 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.50 : 491.06 = 224.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.50/491.06 = 224.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.50x = 491.06 × 224.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.50x = 110,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,391.62/327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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