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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.54, 449.04 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.54, 449.04 and 227.26 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.54 : 449.04 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.54/449.04 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.54x = 449.04 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.54x = 102,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,048.83/325.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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