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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.37, 491.58 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.37, 491.58 and 225.45 is: 337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.37 : 491.58 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.37/491.58 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.37x = 491.58 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.37x = 110,826.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,826.71/328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.51

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