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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.20, 491.78 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.20, 491.78 and 225.12 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.20 : 491.78 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.20/491.78 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.20x = 491.78 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.20x = 110,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,709.51/328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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