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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 491.64 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 491.64 and 225.42 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 491.64 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/491.64 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 491.64 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 110,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,825.49/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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