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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.34, 492.14 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.34, 492.14 and 225.66 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.34 : 492.14 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.34/492.14 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.34x = 492.14 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.34x = 111,056.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,056.31/328.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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