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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 492.23 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 492.23 and 225.74 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 492.23 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/492.23 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 492.23 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 111,112.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,112.41/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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