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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.31, 449.00 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.31, 449.00 and 227.36 is: 313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.31 : 449.00 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.31/449.00 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.31x = 449.00 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.31x = 102,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,081.26/325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.80

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