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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 485.98 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 485.98 and 227.11 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 485.98 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/485.98 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 485.98 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 110,371.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,371.32/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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