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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.56, 487.57 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.56, 487.57 and 228.15 is: 341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.56 : 487.57 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.56/487.57 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.56x = 487.57 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.56x = 111,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,239.10/325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.69

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