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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.92, 491.44 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.92, 491.44 and 225.04 is: 337.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.92 : 491.44 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.92/491.44 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.92x = 491.44 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.92x = 110,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,593.66/327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.26

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