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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.87 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.87 and 225.59 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.87 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.87 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.87 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 110,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,959.06/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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