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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.37, 492.99 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.37, 492.99 and 225.99 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.37 : 492.99 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.37/492.99 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.37x = 492.99 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.37x = 111,409.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,409.96/329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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