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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.28 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.28 and 225.52 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.28 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.28 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.28 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 111,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,018.99/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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