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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.77, 492.02 and 223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.77, 492.02 and 223.73 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.77 : 492.02 = 223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.77/492.02 = 223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.77x = 492.02 × 223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.77x = 110,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,078.52/327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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