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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.48 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.48 and 227.64 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.48 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.48 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.48 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 110,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,969.95/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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