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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.58, 492.60 and 225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.58, 492.60 and 225.62 is: 338.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.58 : 492.60 = 225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.58/492.60 = 225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.58x = 492.60 × 225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.58x = 111,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,140.41/328.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.24

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