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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.69, 493.29 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.69, 493.29 and 225.98 is: 339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.69 : 493.29 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.69/493.29 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.69x = 493.29 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.69x = 111,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,473.67/328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.15

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