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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.37, 487.78 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.37, 487.78 and 227.59 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.37 : 487.78 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.37/487.78 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.37x = 487.78 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.37x = 111,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,012.06/325.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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