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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.59, 449.49 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.59, 449.49 and 227.18 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.59 : 449.49 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.59/449.49 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.59x = 449.49 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.59x = 102,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,112.89/325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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