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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.02, 449.10 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.02, 449.10 and 227.10 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.02 : 449.10 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.02/449.10 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.02x = 449.10 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.02x = 101,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,990.61/325.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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