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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 485.38 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 485.38 and 227.95 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 485.38 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/485.38 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 485.38 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 110,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,642.37/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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