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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.08, 491.58 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.08, 491.58 and 225.47 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.08 : 491.58 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.08/491.58 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.08x = 491.58 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.08x = 110,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,834.08/328.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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