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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 495.36 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 495.36 and 227.28 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 495.36 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/495.36 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 495.36 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 112,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,585.42/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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