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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 487.29 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 487.29 and 227.74 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 487.29 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/487.29 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 487.29 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 110,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,975.42/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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