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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.60, 491.28 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.60, 491.28 and 225.54 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.60 : 491.28 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.60/491.28 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.60x = 491.28 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.60x = 110,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,803.29/327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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