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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 490.92 and 224.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 490.92 and 224.87 is: 336.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 490.92 = 224.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/490.92 = 224.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 490.92 × 224.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 110,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,390.73/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.88

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