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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.69, 491.79 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.69, 491.79 and 224.98 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.69 : 491.79 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.69/491.79 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.69x = 491.79 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.69x = 110,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,641.61/327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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