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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.53, 449.28 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.53, 449.28 and 227.43 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.53 : 449.28 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.53/449.28 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.53x = 449.28 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.53x = 102,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,179.75/325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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