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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.53, 490.14 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.53, 490.14 and 224.12 is: 335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.53 : 490.14 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.53/490.14 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.53x = 490.14 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.53x = 109,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,847.73/327.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.39

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