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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.54 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.54 and 225.23 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.54 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.54 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.54 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 110,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,705.97/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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