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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.29 and 227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.29 and 227.94 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.29 = 227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.29 = 227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.29 × 227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 111,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,072.88/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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