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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 492.41 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 492.41 and 225.81 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 492.41 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/492.41 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 492.41 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 111,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,191.67/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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