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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.86, 490.89 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.86, 490.89 and 225.33 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.86 : 490.89 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.86/490.89 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.86x = 490.89 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.86x = 110,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,612.24/327.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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