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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 448.72 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 448.72 and 227 is: 313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 448.72 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/448.72 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 448.72 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 101,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,859.44/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.40

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