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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.95, 491.03 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.95, 491.03 and 225.44 is: 337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.95 : 491.03 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.95/491.03 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.95x = 491.03 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.95x = 110,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,694.22/327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.54

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