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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.75, 491.27 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.75, 491.27 and 225.08 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.75 : 491.27 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.75/491.27 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.75x = 491.27 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.75x = 110,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,573.31/327.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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