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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 448.92 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 448.92 and 227.16 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 448.92 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/448.92 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 448.92 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 101,976.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,976.67/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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