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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.58, 490.84 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.58, 490.84 and 224.50 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.58 : 490.84 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.58/490.84 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.58x = 490.84 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.58x = 110,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,193.58/327.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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