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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.33, 487.49 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.33, 487.49 and 228.00 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.33 : 487.49 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.33/487.49 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.33x = 487.49 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.33x = 111,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,145.67/325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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