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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 494.28 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 494.28 and 225.24 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 494.28 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/494.28 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 494.28 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 111,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,331.63/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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