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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 449.52 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 449.52 and 227.16 is: 313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 449.52 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/449.52 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 449.52 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 102,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,112.96/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.65

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