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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.16, 487.20 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.16, 487.20 and 228.50 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.16 : 487.20 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.16/487.20 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.16x = 487.20 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.16x = 111,325.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,325.20/325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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