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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.28, 449.34 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.28, 449.34 and 227.27 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.28 : 449.34 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.28/449.34 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.28x = 449.34 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.28x = 102,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,121.50/325.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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