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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.39, 487.75 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.39, 487.75 and 227.96 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.39 : 487.75 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.39/487.75 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.39x = 487.75 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.39x = 111,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,188.84/325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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